What is the Capital of Afghanistan?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Afghanistan is Kabul. Afghanistan is located in Southern Asia, Asia, with a population of 43,844,000. The official currency is the Afghan afghani and the primary language spoken is Dari.
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Kabul at a glance
| Capital city | Kabul |
|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan (Islamic Republic of Afghanistan) |
| Region | Southern Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 43,844,000 (36th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+04:30 |
| Currency | Afghan afghani (AFN) |
| Calling code | +93 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Afghanistan
- Tehran, capital of Iran
- Islamabad, capital of Pakistan
- Ashgabat, capital of Turkmenistan
- Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan
- Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan
- Beijing, capital of China
Afghanistan in context
- Afghanistan covers 652,230 km², making it the 40th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 67 people per km² ranks 119th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Iran, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China.
- Afghanistan is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 43,844,000 people, Afghanistan holds about 2.2% of the population of Southern Asia.
- That is roughly 0.9% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- With 3 official languages, Afghanistan has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Afghanistan is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Afghanistan — FAQ
What is the capital of Afghanistan?
The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul.
Is Kabul the largest city in Afghanistan?
Yes — Kabul is both the capital and the largest city of Afghanistan.
What country is Kabul in?
Kabul is the capital city of Afghanistan.
What continent is Kabul in?
Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, is located in Asia.
Is Kabul the capital of Afghanistan?
Yes — Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan (official name: Islamic Republic of Afghanistan).
Kabul is the capital of which country?
Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan, in Southern Asia.
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